R1 Exhaust Can

[SeriesLandy]

I bought an R1 can from ebay to use with my pinto but I'm having a few problems with the inlet pipe as its bent to fit under the bike.

The pipe has 2 bends in it and I've tried heating and bending (with a long bar) but havn't managed to budge it.

Can I cut the existing pipe off and weld a new pipe on (replace with mild). I've only got a mig and I don't want to go to the expense of changing wire/gas as I think the can is stainless. The weld will be hidden by an ally collar and I can paint to protect it but will it stick??

If not I'll have to get someone local to tig it for me.

Hope I'm not blabbering again.

Cheers Steve